Fall Creek Mountain Hike/Climb 2019
Posted by: Geoff On: September 21, 2019
For our annual birthday hike we once again went to Fall Creek Mountain. 7500′ on the map. Six of us this year.
Stampede Reservoir Campout
Posted by: Geoff On: August 16, 2019
In Mid June, Ben, Charlie and I went to try out camping at Stampede lake. This is near Truckee and not as far to drive as Jackson Meadows but I had never camped here before. It is a huge campground with over 250 spaces. I was lucky to find one, Read More
395 Trip Part two – Lone Pine
Posted by: Geoff On: August 5, 2019
We arrived in Lone Pine on Sunday May 12th. I had planned to camp at Lone Pine CG however when we got there, a long up hill slog, we found it to be very tight quarters, unlevel pads, cranky camp host and simply did not feel good.
395 Trip May 2019
Posted by: Geoff On: August 5, 2019
We set out on a two week trip on route 395 on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada Mtns in early May. Our destination was Lone Pine with a planned visit to Death Valley.
Washoe Lake Camping
Posted by: Geoff On: May 3, 2019
In April, twelve days after my heart surgery, I decided to take the dogs and have rest up in Nevada at Washoe Lake campground, near Carson City. A little less than two hours from home.
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Doran State Park, Bodega Bay
Posted by: Geoff On: March 25, 2019
Camping at Doran Beach in Bodega Bay California
Winter 2018 Visit With Mom
Posted by: Geoff On: December 23, 2018
In December, Kate and I flew back to Illinois to see my beautiful mother in my home town of Lombard. Mom is still active, healthy and independent at the wise old age 94.
Thanksmas 2018
Posted by: Geoff On: December 20, 2018
This year the family celebrated Thanksmas in southern California at Jamie and Angela’s new home. Lots of games, pinnata at the local park, Tibetan bells blessing of the house, Christmas gifts for all, and wonderful food and drinks.
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Loch Leven Fall 2018 hike
Posted by: Geoff On: October 26, 2018
On October 24 this year Kate and me and Charlie hiked out to Loch Leven lakes. We went via Lake Valley Reservoir
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MacKerritcher State Park – October 2018
Posted by: Geoff On: October 9, 2018
On October 2nd Kate, me and the dogs ventured up to the coastal town of Fort Bragg and MacKerritcher State Park for four nights. A four and a half hour drive.